January 10th, 2016
So it's the new year and for the first time I didn't reach all my goals in 2015. I ran PR's in the 5k, 10k and half marathon, but not the marathon, which I really was aiming for.
I am now 1 week away from the final chance I have to run an Olympic trials qualifying time in the marathon. I've been thinking a lot about how to cut off the 45 seconds I need to make the time at Houston. The majority of this needs to happen during the final miles of the race, easier said than done. I wish my friends and family would be there during these tough miles, but they won't, it's too far and they're saving the trip for LA (hopefully!). I'm in this alone, me, my legs and my head. And with that I need to remember the things that motivate me during these tough miles. One would think its all the supportive people I have amongst the running community, friends and family. Although this is true, believe it or not, the jealous, demeaning individuals get me fired up just as much to run fast during these miles. So thank you! 🙂. Jordan Hasay said it best "Whoever is trying to bring you down is already below you."
This short training cycle since CIM has gone a lot better than I thought. I recovered quickly and had several good workouts. Last week I peaked at 77 miles (ran a half marathon at MGP with 85 miles under my legs that day for the past 7 days), and ran my fastest mile repeats to date this past Wednesday. I was pretty stoked when I ran my previously fastest repeats in August (6 X 1 mile, 2 min rest) and thought my legs would not have that speed being post marathon this time around. However they were 1.3 seconds faster on average! 2 days later I did a progression run closing in 6:06. I'm ready. I need to stay healthy this week. I felt a little sick today, scratchy throat, so I've been downing the EmergenC, Zicam and MV, as well as the fluids. Fingers crossed this is gone tomorrow.
